There is no mention of the Justice League in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s plans for the DC Universe moving forward, but the first stage of this new timeline does involve a similarly skilled team of costumed vigilantes. One of the more surprising titles on the Warner Bros. schedule of upcoming DC movies is The Authority, which is inspired by one of the more obscure titles in the comic book publisher’s repertoire.
If Gunn’s announcement of this self-described “passion project” of his marked the first time you had ever heard of The Authority, you are certainly not alone. Thus, we have compiled all the most essential facts about the superhero collective to help prepare you for one of the most intriguing upcoming superhero movies — starting with the basics.
